The Tundikhel is the huge field that flanks one entire side of the old city. It is used for parades, national celebrations, numerous colourful festivals and also for sports and general exercise. At one end is a popular garden known as Ratna Park and at the other end are army barracks.
Singha Durbar is a grand, impsing palace built in the nep-classical style. It was once the private residence of Rana PrimeMinisters and is now the official seat of government. It used to be a huge building with many courtyards; however, most of it was destroyed by fire and only the western half has been rebuilt.
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